2013 source expo - The Ethical Fashion Source - Ethical Fashion Forum

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SOURCE EXPO 30 OCT – 31 OCT 2013 ONLINE TH

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS TO HUNDREDS OF BRANDS & RETAILERS DEDICATED TO SUSTAINABLE SOURCING…

WORLDWIDE Image: Proud supporter of SOURCE Expo and ethical fabric supplier, Panchachuli UK

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THE ONLY FASHION INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW DEDICATED TO SUSTAINABLE SOURCING

“An incredible way to make contact with clients” Sofia Verena Mostyn, Earth Tones International, SOURCE Expo 2012 Exhibiting supplier

Now in its 5th year, the SOURCE Expo is the only fashion industry trade show dedicated to ethical, fair trade and eco sourcing. Every year, the SOURCE Expo brings together hundreds of fashion professionals from across the brand and retail sector, connecting them with ethical and sustainable suppliers.

Visitors have included hundreds of designers, brands and retailers of all sizes, including representatives from: Alexander McQueen, People Tree, Marks & Spencers, Vivienne Westwood, Arcadia Group, Ted Baker, John Lewis, Monsoon, Debenhams, Burberry, Ben Sherman, ASOS, Dorothy Perkins, Aubin & Wills, New Look,  H&M, Oxfam, Liberty, All Saints, Nike, and many, many more.

The event will showcase exemplary suppliers of sustainable fabrics and components, fair trade and ethical production units and factories from all over the world.

TAKE PART AT MINIMAL COST, FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WITH NO TRAVEL COSTS, AND NO HASSLE…READ ON  

SOURCE EXPO 2013 ONLINE: 30TH OCT – 31ST OCT

THE ONLY GLOBAL FASHION INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW DEDICATED TO SUSTAINABLE SOURCING

WHY TAKE PART?

HOW CAN I TAKE PART?

WHAT IS THE COST?

SOURCE Expo is the leading fashion industry trade show dedicated to sustainable sourcing. Through taking part you will reach an audience of thousands of industry professionals dedicated to sustainable sourcing, gain profile for your business and products and make direct connections with possible clients and buyers.

Suppliers can participate from anywhere in the world. All that you need is a computer and an internet connection.

SOURCE is a not-for-profit initiative. By running the event online we are able to offer you direct connections with hundreds of brands, designers and retailers, at minimal cost to you.

Now in its 5th year, SOURCE Expo has an established track record of delivering for the suppliers taking part. Co-ordinated by the Ethical Fashion Forum (EFF), it benefits from eight years of network building in the brand and retail sector. Our membership now comprises over 8,000 professionals and businesses in 130 countries. By running the event ONLINE we are able to offer all the benefits of a traditional trade show, at a fraction of the cost. As well as representation at the event, participants benefit from 12 months of promotion through SOURCE Database, the opportunity to attend the annual SOURCE Summit, access to all content on SOURCE Intelligence, including market reports, brand reviews, latest innovation, and much more.

NO TRAVEL COSTS NO ACCOMMODATION COSTS NO HASSLE ZERO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Over two days we have scheduled 11 online sessions which will showcase suppliers and broker connections between suppliers and brands, designers and retailers. Your business will be promoted to a specific target audience through one of these events. You will have the opportunity to liaise directly with all event participants, and will be sent visitor contact details in advance of the event. As all events are recorded and uploaded to the SOURCE, you will benefit from ongoing promotion over a period of 12 months.

We offer participation in SOURCE Expo as a part of our SOURCE membership package, and to take part, you need to become a member. SOURCE Membership fees are dependent on business size, starting at:

From £24.50 per month or £245 per year Through our annual membership we offer an all around service to suppliers over 12 months, in addition to taking part in SOURCE Expo. SPONSOR A SESSION FOR EVEN EXTRA PROMOTION AT SOURCE EXPO 2013 Get in touch with the SOURCE team to find out more details : [email protected]

DON’T DELAY: REGISTER NOW www.ethicalfashionforum.com

SOURCE EXPO 2013

“I have already been in touch with another supplier and have received many enquiries about our products as well, so taking part is certainly paying off. The Expo brings benefits to suppliers in many diverse ways” - Carry Somers, founder of Pachacuti

DAY 1: WEDS 30TH OCTOBER

DAY 2: THURS 31ST OCTOBER

Fabrics, Fibres and Components

Production (incl. CMT, printing and finishing)

09:30 – 10:30 GMT: Silk & Luxury Showcasing sustainable suppliers of silk and luxury fabrics, and production opportunities from different parts of the world.

09:30 – 10:30 GMT: Asia with Mehera Shaw Presenting some of the most exemplary fashion & textiles suppliers and production models from Asia.

11:00 – 12:00 GMT: Innovative Fabrics, Dye & Design with Ayuvastra Presenting new fabrics and fibres, and showcasing various dye processes including e-synthetics and herbal dyeing, with a sustainability focus.

11:00 – 12:00 GMT: Building Sustainable Supply Chains with RTW & Supplier Portal Presenting latest innovation in sustainable supply chain systems, fabrics and production processes.

12:30 – 13:30 GMT: Wool &Heavyweight with Panchachuli Showcasing suppliers in wool, leather and heavyweight fabrics that are gaining profile for innovative and sustainable products. 14:30 – 15:30 GMT: Components and Accessories with LULEA Presenting suppliers of sustainable components and manufacture of accessories from all over the world. 16:00 – 17:00 GMT: Cotton, Yarn & Natural Fibres with Plexus Showcasing suppliers specialising in cotton and natural fibres with a sustainability focus. 17:30 – 18:30 GMT: One Stop Shop for Fabrics & Haberdashery Including suppliers stocking a range of eco-fabrics, buttons, and haberdashery.

12:30 – 13:30 GMT: Europe Presenting some of the most exemplary fashion & textiles suppliers and production models from Europe. 14:30 – 15.30 GMT: Africa with Mantis World Presenting some of the most exemplary fashion & textiles suppliers and production models from Africa. 16:00 – 17:00 GMT: Upcycling Offering, for the first time, a platform showcasing pioneers in upcycling processes. 17:30 – 18:30 GMT: America with Animana Presenting some of the most exemplary fashion & textiles suppliers and production models from America.

ALL EVENTS ARE RECORDED, UPLOADED TO SOURCE, AND ABLE TO VIEW FOR 12 MONTHS Please note that this programme may be subject to change.

SOURCE EXPO 2013 IN ASSOCIATION WITH FOUNDING PARTNERS SOURCE Founding Partnership unites brands, suppliers and organisations that are industry leaders in sustainability terms. SOURCE Expo is made PLEXUS possible by our Founding www.plexus-cotton.com Partners, with special thanks.

ANIMANA

PANCHACHULI UK

AYUVASTRA

MEHERA SHAW

MANTIS WORLD

www.ayuvastra.ie

www.meherashaw.com

www.mantisworld.com

www.animanapatagonia.com www.panchachuli.co.uk

COLIN LESLIE

LULEA

COCK & BULL

www.luxuryleatherafrica.com

www.cockandbullmenswear.co.uk

For further details about becoming a SOURCE Founding Partner, email: [email protected] or call 00 44 (0) 207 739 7692.

GOTS

SUPPLIER PORTAL

RTW

www.global-standard.org

www.greenstonecarbon.com

www.responsibletradeworldwide.com www.colinleslieeyewear.co.uk

RAVEN + LILY

A.L.A.S

GUNAS

CHOLESBURYS

DHANA ECOKIDS

www.ravenandlily.com

www.alasthelabel.com

www.gunasthebrand.com

www.cholesburys.co.uk

www.dhanaecokids.com

BRAINTREE www.braintreeclothing.com